WGU AFT 2 IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY: LESSONS FROM A CHILD DISCHARGE
INCIDENT.FINAL TEST 2026\2027.
The older adult tells the nurse that he is having trouble reading the labels on his medication
bottles. What is the best strategy that the nurse could suggest to reduce the risk of an accidental
medication error?
1. Recommend that a younger family member assist in handling the pills
2. Teach the patient to use a medication organizer to manage the medication
3. Tell the patient to have the pharmacist read the label information to him
4. Assist the patient to memorize the shape and color of each pull
2. Teach the patient to use a medication organizer to manage the medication
In which clinic setting is the nurse most likely to need knowledge of how to apply safety reminder
devices (SRDs) and manage the care of these patients?
1. Pediatric walk-in clinic
2. Outpatient surgery clinic
3. Mental health walk-in clinic
4. Adult ambulatory care clinic
3. Mental health walk-in clinic
--> protect against harm from self or towards others
A confused patient is yelling at the UAP. As the nurse enters the room, the patient throws the food
tray at the UAP. What would the nurse do first?
1. Ask the UAP to explain what is happening with the patient.
2. Instruct the UAP to move toward the door and then slowly shut it
3. Slowly walk toward the patient and use a gently touch to soothe it.
4. Calmly talk to the patient and respectfully address him by his name
4. Calmly talk to the patient and respectfully address him by his name
The nurse is teaching a new group of UAP how to evacuate residents from a long-term care
facility in case of a fire or other emergency. Which item would be needed for the universal carry
method?
1. A blanket
2. A wheelchair
, WGU AFT 2 IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY: LESSONS FROM A CHILD DISCHARGE
INCIDENT.FINAL TEST 2026\2027.
3. A stretcher
4. A mechanical lift
1. A blanket
The older adult residents in a nursing home must be evacuated because the facility is at risk for
flooding and damage due to a hurricane that will pass through the area in several days. The nurse
is assigned to keep a log to document the events. Which information is most important to record?
Select all that apply.
1. How each resident was transported
2. Names of residents
3. Where the residents were sent
4. What personal belongings were sent
5. Who transported each resident
6. Notification of family members and health care providers (HCPs)
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
In the event of a mercury spill, what is the priority nursing action?
1. Evacuate everyone from the room
2. Close the interior doors and open windows
3. Vacuum the mercury and glass shards
4. Mop the floor with hot water and soup
1. Evacuate everyone from the room
The nurse is caring for patients who relies on mechanical ventilation. The nurse hears a fire
alarm and flames are visible in a back corridor. What would the nurse do first?
1. Seek assistance to move the patient and ventilator to safety
2. Turn off the oxygen supply and provide manual respiratory support
3. Close the patient's door, call 911, and fight the fire in the corridor
4. Delegate the UAP to move ambulatory patients toward the exit
4. Delegate the UAP to move ambulatory patients toward the exit
--> initiating phase one of rescue
The nurse is planning to teach a community group about fire safety in the home. Which
information would be included in the presentation? Select all that apply.
INCIDENT.FINAL TEST 2026\2027.
The older adult tells the nurse that he is having trouble reading the labels on his medication
bottles. What is the best strategy that the nurse could suggest to reduce the risk of an accidental
medication error?
1. Recommend that a younger family member assist in handling the pills
2. Teach the patient to use a medication organizer to manage the medication
3. Tell the patient to have the pharmacist read the label information to him
4. Assist the patient to memorize the shape and color of each pull
2. Teach the patient to use a medication organizer to manage the medication
In which clinic setting is the nurse most likely to need knowledge of how to apply safety reminder
devices (SRDs) and manage the care of these patients?
1. Pediatric walk-in clinic
2. Outpatient surgery clinic
3. Mental health walk-in clinic
4. Adult ambulatory care clinic
3. Mental health walk-in clinic
--> protect against harm from self or towards others
A confused patient is yelling at the UAP. As the nurse enters the room, the patient throws the food
tray at the UAP. What would the nurse do first?
1. Ask the UAP to explain what is happening with the patient.
2. Instruct the UAP to move toward the door and then slowly shut it
3. Slowly walk toward the patient and use a gently touch to soothe it.
4. Calmly talk to the patient and respectfully address him by his name
4. Calmly talk to the patient and respectfully address him by his name
The nurse is teaching a new group of UAP how to evacuate residents from a long-term care
facility in case of a fire or other emergency. Which item would be needed for the universal carry
method?
1. A blanket
2. A wheelchair
, WGU AFT 2 IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY: LESSONS FROM A CHILD DISCHARGE
INCIDENT.FINAL TEST 2026\2027.
3. A stretcher
4. A mechanical lift
1. A blanket
The older adult residents in a nursing home must be evacuated because the facility is at risk for
flooding and damage due to a hurricane that will pass through the area in several days. The nurse
is assigned to keep a log to document the events. Which information is most important to record?
Select all that apply.
1. How each resident was transported
2. Names of residents
3. Where the residents were sent
4. What personal belongings were sent
5. Who transported each resident
6. Notification of family members and health care providers (HCPs)
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
In the event of a mercury spill, what is the priority nursing action?
1. Evacuate everyone from the room
2. Close the interior doors and open windows
3. Vacuum the mercury and glass shards
4. Mop the floor with hot water and soup
1. Evacuate everyone from the room
The nurse is caring for patients who relies on mechanical ventilation. The nurse hears a fire
alarm and flames are visible in a back corridor. What would the nurse do first?
1. Seek assistance to move the patient and ventilator to safety
2. Turn off the oxygen supply and provide manual respiratory support
3. Close the patient's door, call 911, and fight the fire in the corridor
4. Delegate the UAP to move ambulatory patients toward the exit
4. Delegate the UAP to move ambulatory patients toward the exit
--> initiating phase one of rescue
The nurse is planning to teach a community group about fire safety in the home. Which
information would be included in the presentation? Select all that apply.
